Bourque didn’t expect playoff success, promotion to second line
During the NHL postseason, players of all positions need to step up and help out their teams in order for any particular squad to make it all the way to the fourth round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. One of the surprise performances for the Nashville Predators during the first round series against the Detroit Red Wings was the play of rookie Gabriel Bourque.
During the five-game series...
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April 24, 2012
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April 24, 2012
Bourque’s solid post-season debut powers Nashville offense against Detroit in 3-2 win
Rookie Gabriel Bourque led the Predators with 2 goals in Nashville’s 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings in game one of the Western Conference quarterfinals. The Predators lead the series 1-0. It is the first time in franchise history that the Predators have had a series lead against Detroit in the post season.
In a game that was filled with 34 penalty minutes by the two most...
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April 12, 2012
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April 12, 2012
Predators grab Game 1 win over Wings
Gabriel Bourque scored two goals in his postseason debut, and the Nashville Predators held onto home-ice advantage by beating Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Wednesday night to open their Western Conference playoff series.
Game 2 is Friday night in Nashville.
Paul Gaustad scored his first postseason goal, and Pekka Rinne made 35 saves. The Predators started at home after edging Detroit...
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April 11, 2012
Bourque continues to earn roster spot in Predators 2-1 shootout win over Wild
The Nashville Predators edged the Minnesota Wild 2-1 in a shootout in front of a sold out crowd at Bridgestone Arena. The game was the 7th consecutive sellout and the 24th of the season. The Wild had won three straight games all against teams that are trying to improve their playoff seeding.
With the win, Nashville regains fourth spot in the Western Conference standings with 100...
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April 04, 2012
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April 04, 2012
Bourque bringing energy to Preds lineup
At first glance, you may not think a rookie forward with four points in 12 games would be overly effective in his first month of NHL action. But when it comes to Gabriel Bourque, stats don’t matter as much as the little things he brings to the lineup on a nightly basis. Alongside Nick Spaling and Jordin Tootoo on the team’s energy line, Bourque has found a home with the Predators...
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January 23, 2012
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January 23, 2012
Bourque makes NHL debut in Predators 2-1 shootout win over Wild
The Nashville Predators snapped a two-game losing skid when they beat Minnesota 2-1 in a shootout. The loss was the eighth in a row for the Wild who are 0-5-3 during that span.
Bourque made his NHL debut Wednesday night
Gabriel Bourque made his NHL debut for the Predators, taking Blake Geoffrion’s place in the lineup. Geoffrion was sent down to Milwaukee of the American Hockey...
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December 28, 2011
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December 28, 2011
Bourque ‘excited’, ‘nervous’ for NHL debut; Trotz comments on Geoffrion
Nashville Predators forward Gabriel Bourque will be making his NHL debut tonight after being called up yesterday afternoon.“I’m really excited and a little nervous,” said Bourque, who has 16 points in 25 games with AHL Milwaukee this season. “I can’t wait to step on the ice tonight.”Bourque said he heard about his recall to Nashville from Milwaukee head coach Ian Herbers...
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December 28, 2011
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December 28, 2011
Poile up to something? Roster freeze over, Bourque recalled…
Within the past 36 hours, the Nashville Predators have recalled two top prospects from their AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals. On Monday they recalled defenseman Ryan Ellis and today they announced that forward Gabriel Bourque was on his way to Music City.
Bourque, Nashville’s fifth round pick in 2009, tallied 18 goals and 36 points in his first pro season last year....
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December 28, 2011
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December 28, 2011
Predators Recall Gabriel Bourque from Milwaukee
NASHVILLE PREDATORS RECALL GABRIEL BOURQUE FROM MILWAUKEENashville, Tenn. (December 27, 2011) – Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has recalled forward Gabriel Bourque (gah-BREE-ehl BOHRK) from Milwaukee (AHL). This is the Rimouski, Que., native’s first career recall – he has yet to appear in an NHL game...
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December 27, 2011
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December 27, 2011
Gabriel Bourque Recalled from Milwaukee
Forward Gabriel Bourque can be added to the list of young Predator prospects that have made the journey from Milwaukee to Nashville this season.The club announced his recall late Tuesday afternoon. It is unclear what precipitated the move at this juncture. Make the jump for the full release from the Predators.NASHVILLE PREDATORS RECALL GABRIEL BOURQUE FROM MILWAUKEE Nashville, Tenn...
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December 27, 2011
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December 27, 2011
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